Beverage Manager

Gondola; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Live! is seeking an experienced Beverage Manager for Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. You will oversee beverage operations across bars, concessions, and catering, delivering exceptional guest experiences while driving revenue and maintaining cost controls.

Lead a team of bartenders and servers, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays during events.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in food service management or beverage management.
• Experience in a large-scale venue or convention center setting.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to food service.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily beverage services across various event spaces, including bars and banquet areas.
• Recruit, train, and supervise beverage service staff, including bartenders and servers.
• Monitor and manage beverage costs, including portion control and inventory levels, to meet or exceed budgeted goals.
• Engage with guests to ensure satisfaction, address concerns, and gather feedback to improve service quality.
• Collaborate with event planners and other departments to ensure beverage services align with event requirements and client expectations.

Skills

Food service management

Beverage management

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Health & safety knowledge

Job description

# Beverage Manager## Sodexo Live!•### @sodexolivePosted on 9/25/2026•Full-time## Job DescriptionAt Sodexo Live!, we take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet and creating lasting memories for fans, visitors, guests and team members. Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. Here, you'll build a career where 'everyday' is anything but normal.Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring your personality, your background and your desire to delight others. In return, we'll give you all you need to thrive. After giving it all, you'll return home knowing that you've played your part in creating a truly unforgettable moment.**Location:** We are seeking an experienced **Beverage Manager** for **Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN**.**Unit Description:**Help build Nashville’s next major entertainment destination! The new Nissan Stadium is a $2.1 billion, state-of-the-art enclosed venue designed for Tennessee Titans games, concerts, major sporting events, and year-round entertainment.**Job Overview:** The Beverage Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of beverage operations, with a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences, driving revenue, and maintaining operational excellence. This position is responsible for managing the beverage program across multiple event types and service outlets, including banquets, concessions, catering, and premium hospitality spaces.**Essential Responsibilities**:* Manage daily beverage services across various event spaces, including bars and banquet areas.* Recruit, train, and supervise beverage service staff, including bartenders and servers.* Monitor and manage beverage costs, including portion control and inventory levels, to meet or exceed budgeted goals.* Engage with guests to ensure satisfaction, address concerns, and gather feedback to improve service quality.* Collaborate with event planners and other departments to ensure beverage services align with event requirements and client expectations.**Qualifications/Skills**:* 2+ years of experience in food service management or beverage management.* Experience in a large-scale venue or convention center setting.* Strong leadership and team management skills.* Excellent client service and communication skills.* Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.* Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to food service.* May require long hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, depending on event schedules**Why Join Sodexo Live!?**At Sodexo Live!, we're proud to be experience makers, creating unforgettable moments for people across a wide range of industries and events. We bring that same commitment to our team members by offering a comprehensive benefits package that begins on day one, additional benefits include:* Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts* Life and Disability Insurance* Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage* Identity Theft Protection* Adoption AssistanceThank you for expressing interest in employment with Sodexo Live!. While only those candidates considered for this position will be contacted, your resume will remain on file for 90 days.Sodexo Live! is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.